The last straw - chipped enamel on new steel bath

[John Durham]

Having just finished what has been a nightmare bathroom job from start to finish I dropped a spanner on the bath and chipped it (embarrassing thing to do I know). The only thing left to do was to seal in the bath - so there is still a chance of replacing it but that is 240 quid. The makers of the bath (Kaldewei are sending a repair kit for free which is great - and says a lot about them) but am I dreaming to think that it is repairable - should I take the hit now befre finalising the fitting to re-order? :-(

Also - does anyone know if the steel is normally galvanised or similar or will it likely rust?

Cheers

John

[Ian Stirling]

There are almost invisible repair kits out there. Epoxy based, and quite hard wearing. It is repairable. And the repair kit is always handy for the next spanner.

[John Durham]

Cheers Ian

I saw a couple advertised and they involved sanding down the finished area - that sounded bad as it was that sort of surface that prompted the new bath! The one that the bath manufacturers are sending is a small bottle like a bottle of tippex so I can only assume is it some 'enamel paint'

Thanks again

John

[Stuart]

Do I take it that you don't have accidental damage on your buildings insurance that you can claim on ????? Stuart

[John Durham]

I do but the replacement cost is in insurance terms 'only' 230 quid - I could see the a combination of an excess plus the added premium next year coming to more...

I thought for a minute that I might have been covered on the credit card - turns out though that mine is about the only sodding Lloyds card without cover!

J

[geoff]

In message , John Durham writes

Well, I used "Tubby" to restore the surface on our bath.

There were problems due to manufacturing defects of the roller, but the finish has lasted well for over 6 months and I got a replacement FOC to do a proper job when the weather improves

[John Durham]

Cheers Geoff,

Which manufacturer was that that dealt with you so well?

[geoff]

In message , John Durham writes

Brandon marketing

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